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New data confirms that mechanical heart valves raise risks during and after pregnancy

The fact that mechanical heart valves increase risks during and after pregnancy, has been confirmed by data from the ROPAC registry presented for the first time today in an ESC Congress Hot Line session by Professor Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink, co-chair with Professor Roger Hall of the registry's executive committee.

2 Sep 2014

ESC launches first recommendations on use of all new oral anticoagulants in pulmonary embolism

The first recommendations on the use of all new oral anticoagulants in pulmonary embolism are published today in new ESC Guidelines.

30 Aug 2014

Janssen, Bayer announce expansion of EXPLORER global cardiovascular research program for XARELTO

Janssen Research & Development, LLC and its development partner, Bayer HealthCare, announced today the expansion of the EXPLORER global cardiovascular research program for XARELTO (rivaroxaban) to include additional high-risk patient populations.

29 Aug 2014

Penn receives orphan status in Europe for treatment of PNH

A Penn Medicine-developed drug has received orphan status in Europe this week for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare, life-threatening disease that causes anemia due to destruction of red blood cells and thrombosis.

27 Aug 2014

ProMedica participates in innovative research into development of non-invasive treatment for BPH

ProMedica is participating in innovative research into the development of a safe, non-invasive treatment for BPH or enlarged prostate. BPH can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

23 Aug 2014

Study explores the effectiveness of stents in treating vein obstructions

Jobst Vascular Institute is conducting pioneering research that looks at using stents to treat blocked veins. For years, stents - small mesh tubes - have been used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries; however none are specifically designed for use in veins.

20 Aug 2014

Researchers compare benefits of bivalirudin and heparin for patients undergoing coronary stenting

Bivalirudin and heparin are two anticoagulant options for patients undergoing coronary stenting for ischemic heart disease. Bivalirudin, a newer anticoagulant, has been touted as being as effective as generic heparin, but with nearly half the rate of bleeding.

18 Aug 2014

Frontiers launches Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine journal

Swiss open-access publisher Frontiers, part of the Nature Publishing Group family, is pleased to announce the launch of Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, a new open-access medical journal.

5 Aug 2014

Doctor offers 5 tips for reducing risk of deep vein thrombosis

For most people, a well-paying white-collar job definitely beats the kind of hard physical labor that can often lead to a variety of health problems as we get older – and we all love our modern conveniences.

4 Aug 2014

New supplement covers current knowledge and methods for management of AAICH

The Journal of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce today's publication of a supplement to the August issue entitled "Race Against the Clock: Overcoming Challenges in the Management of Anticoagulant-Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

1 Aug 2014

Researchers examine impact of extreme temperatures on number of deaths

When temperatures are extremely high or low, there is a significant increase in the number of deaths caused by heart failure or stroke.

29 Jul 2014

Cardiovascular Research Foundation to co-sponsor 2014 VEINS conference

VEINS is an established Venous Endovascular Interventional Strategies group comprised of experts in the field whose primary aim is to provide a "How To" meeting for cardiologists and other healthcare providers who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in venous interventions and whose ultimate goal is developing their own comprehensive venous interventional program.

25 Jul 2014

Study aims at best way to treat deep vein thrombosis

Patients who have a clot in their legs and are considering whether to be treated with traditional blood-thinning medication or undergo a minimally-invasive catheter-based clot removal procedure should feel comfortable that there is no difference in death rates between the two treatments, although there are more bleeding risks with the catheter procedure, according to a study by Temple University School of Medicine researchers.

22 Jul 2014

Common genetic variation in gene may modify cardiovascular benefit of aspirin

Aspirin is the gold standard for antiplatelet therapy and a daily low-dose aspirin is widely prescribed for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

21 Jul 2014

Anti-clotting treatment not needed for all kids who undergo spine operations

Blood clots occur so rarely in children undergoing spine operations that most patients require nothing more than vigilant monitoring after surgery and should be spared risky and costly anti-clotting medications, according to a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study.

16 Jul 2014

Study: History of stroke associated with increased risk of adverse events after elective noncardiac surgery

In an analysis that included more than 480,000 patients who underwent elective noncardiac surgery, a history of stroke was associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and death, particularly if time elapsed between stroke and surgery was less than 9 months, according to a study in the July 16 issue of JAMA.

16 Jul 2014

New technology removes blood clots

When a large blood clot was discovered attached to the end of a catheter inside the right atrial chamber of a patient's heart, doctors faced a daunting challenge.

10 Jul 2014

Complications from partial knee replacement is very small than total knee replacement

Partial knee replacement surgery is safer than total knee replacement, according to a new study published in The Lancet today (July 8).

8 Jul 2014

Members of JUGGLE network collaborate to improve project coordination

The field of life sciences is at the crossroads of biology and medicine and is a key component of the research portfolio of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

28 Jun 2014

Devon Medical Products gets FDA marketing approval for extriCARE 3600 NPWT pump and foam kit

Global medical device designer and manufacturer Devon Medical Products today announced substantial additions to its Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) wound care product line after receiving Food & Drug Administration 510(k) clearance to market its extriCARE 3600 NPWT pump and foam dressing kit.

24 Jun 2014

Thrombosis News and Research

Latest Thrombosis News and Research

New data confirms that mechanical heart valves raise risks during and after pregnancy

ESC launches first recommendations on use of all new oral anticoagulants in pulmonary embolism

Janssen, Bayer announce expansion of EXPLORER global cardiovascular research program for XARELTO

Penn receives orphan status in Europe for treatment of PNH

ProMedica participates in innovative research into development of non-invasive treatment for BPH

Study explores the effectiveness of stents in treating vein obstructions

Researchers compare benefits of bivalirudin and heparin for patients undergoing coronary stenting

Frontiers launches Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine journal

Doctor offers 5 tips for reducing risk of deep vein thrombosis

New supplement covers current knowledge and methods for management of AAICH

Researchers examine impact of extreme temperatures on number of deaths

Cardiovascular Research Foundation to co-sponsor 2014 VEINS conference

Study aims at best way to treat deep vein thrombosis

Common genetic variation in gene may modify cardiovascular benefit of aspirin

Anti-clotting treatment not needed for all kids who undergo spine operations

Study: History of stroke associated with increased risk of adverse events after elective noncardiac surgery

New technology removes blood clots

Complications from partial knee replacement is very small than total knee replacement

Members of JUGGLE network collaborate to improve project coordination

Devon Medical Products gets FDA marketing approval for extriCARE 3600 NPWT pump and foam kit

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